Description

The Cachoeira das Ostras is located at the foot of the Serra da Calçada and Serra da Moeda, in the district of Casa Branca, which belongs to the municipality of Brumadinho, MG, and the trail to it passes through the Parque Estadual da Serra do Rola-Moça; it is a hike that requires good physical fitness, with steep sections and stretches over rocks, rewarding you with the natural beauty of the region. The trail takes you through a transition zone between the Cerrado and the Atlantic Forest, with the chance to experience the connection between these biomes by observing trees such as candeias and quaresmeiras along the way.

Extension: 7 Km

Difficulty Easy

Orientation Moderate

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure Medium

Sun Exposure High

Hydration Point Available

Climbing There is

Minimum Altitude: 934m

Maximum Altitude: 1145m

Negative Unevenness: 366m

Positive Unevenness: 452m

Tips

It requires excellent physical fitness because of the steep sections and the hard climb, and there are moments of exposure to heights. Hiking experience is recommended.

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 7 Km

Difficulty: Easy

Orientation: Moderate

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 934m

Maximum Altitude: 1145m

Negative Unevenness: 366m

Positive Unevenness: 452m